b'We have three sports clubs in addition to the Society itself: a Swimming Club which all members of the school can join from Year 7Cricket Club 2019 Seasonupwards; the Football Club which has two competitive teams in Birmingham AFA; and an even more successful Cricket Club, withAnother good year for the Cricket Club!1st XI rapidly being promoted through the divisions of the Warwickshire League. BothThe 1st XI under their new captainhauls in the season. Asif was also the of these are open to those in an older ageTayyab Saleem did very well andtop spinner in the league and number group to join. finished second in Division 7, andthree on the top bowlers table. Naeem Much work is being undertaken on thewere promoted to Division 6 of theRehman finished as best fielder in sports ground to improve playing surfacesWarwickshire League for the 2020Division 7 and second in the whole for cricket and football. Although there is noSeason. After a very tough battle allof the Warwickshire League with 20 cricket yet, the square is receiving a lot ofseason, they ended up 21 points (365fielding wickets including 19 catches. attention, reseeding, fertilising, watering and 3344) behind the winners, Four OaksThe 2nd XI finished third in their division endless rolling, to compress the surface andSaints. The main reason for not winningdespite a poor playing start and losing give a consistent bounce. We are waitingthe league was having five abandonedseven out of 18 games abandoned due for the go signal from Downing Streetgames, two more than the otherto the weather. They had a good run at and then we will be fine-cutting ready forcompeting clubs. seasons end, winning all their last four play. Refurbishment of both football pitchesTop scorer was Ramiz Kayani whogames, which included beating Aston started when the season finished early; theyaccumulated 602 runs throughout theManor, the division winners, by 91 runs too have been fertilised and seeded, but theseason, including two centuries andat their home ground.necessary rain to germinate seeds has nota top score of 133, ending with anThe teams top scorer was Shabir Khan come, so watering is the only alternative.average of 43.00. Naeem Rehman,with 250 runs and a personal best of 77 The penalty areas and centre circles havewith one century, and Zahid Shah wereagainst Moseley Ashfield. The leading had tons of soil put on them to give a bettersecond and third with 584 and 557 runsbowler was Haroon Majid with 18 bounce, levelling any lumps and bumps. Therespectively. All three batsmen ended upwickets at an average of 15.39 and best Football Foundation has given us 18,000in the top five of Division 7. bowling figures of four for 17 against old over six years to help this process. Asif Hussain was on top of the bowlingEds Willclare.We demolished the old pavilion two yearsunit with 31 wickets and a magnificentNaeem Rehman/Nadeem Sadiqago leaving an untidy site, so tons moreaverage of 12.19 and three five-wicket soil has been dumped to cover this up. A beautiful lawn is the result. The Woodland Trust has helped us to improve the perimeter of the ground and be eco-friendly. They gave us 420 saplings, which have now been planted and are growing well.Our Clubhouse, which is being refurbished at present, and superb sports ground in Romilly Avenue are used by our own clubs and hired out to individuals, groups and particularly to local teams who appreciate the quality facilities on offer. We have two high-quality football pitches and a cricket square, which are the envy of many teams.Former pupils take active roles in the main events of the school, but are also involved in its governance, bringing wide experience of business life to help develop and improve buildings and the life of pupils.Please remember YOU are the future of the Society. We look forward to you joining us.Philip Swann45'